Xanthan gum, powder 50g

Xanthan gum is a valuable ingredient for increasing the viscosity of liquid products, while being environmentally friendly and safe. It is widely accepted in organic cosmetics.

Xanthan gum is perfect for making gels. It can easily be added to the aqueous phase either hot or cold. For best results, warm the aqueous phase slightly, then gradually add the xanthan gum in a shower, while whisking to avoid lumps.

• For a fluid gel: use less than 1% xanthan gum.
• For a thick gel: increase the quantity up to 2%.

The "transparent" version of xanthan gum is very popular, as it does not alter the colour of your preparations, guaranteeing a truly transparent gel.

Example of a soothing gel:

You can easily create a soothing eye contour gel using cornflower hydrosol. In this aqueous gel, you can add up to 1% essential oil, such as pistachio mastic, to treat puffy eyelids.

Xanthan gum can also be added to light emulsions (oil in water) to stabilise the emulsion and make the cream softer and smoother. In this case, dilute up to 0.3% in the aqueous phase.

• Do not swallow, do not inhale, avoid contact with eyes.
• Observe recommended dosage.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• For external use.
• Store away from light and heat, preferably in a cool place. Close the jar after each use.